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EQE and EPAC Candidates

Candidates preparing for the European qualifying examination (EQE) and the European patent administration certificationcan (EPAC) find all the information they need here.
Upcoming training courses and events
Live course on preparing for EQE Paper F (September to March)
Starting on 01 September 2025, this course covers all aspects of the EPC. It includes articles, quizzes and live sessions with tutors. There is also a forum where candidates and tutors can get together and exchange views.
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Paper F brain-teasers
This is a set of questions designed for candidates preparing for the Paper F examination.
When you sign up to the brain-teasers mailing list, we will email you a question every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, along with the answer to the previous question.
Daily D questions
This tutored course, available from end of September to December, D-type questions are available on a daily basis to subscribers and entries will be commented on by a tutor.
Registration will open in August-September.
European qualifying examination - Guide for preparation
In addition to official sources, this edition of the guide to preparing for the EQE draws on the experience of past candidates, as well as their tutors and supervisors.
E-learning resources
Browse and discover all e-learning resources provided by the EPO:
See also
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